Community News
Cass County residents to vote on transit services next month
CASSOPOLIS — The Cass County Transit Authority has requested a countywide millage for the February 2024 election due ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac man gets probation for drug possession
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man was sentenced Friday in Cass County Circuit Court for possession of methamphetamine. Mathew Aaron ...
Community News
Dowagiac schools celebrate December Students of the Month
DOWAGIAC — Six local students have been selected for recognition by teachers and faculty for their outstanding performance ...
Community News
New Miss Dowagiac court ready to represent community
DOWAGIAC — Four Dowagiac teens will be representing their community throughout the year as members of the 2024 ...
Community News
Niles man injured in Pokagon Township snowmobile crash
POKAGON TOWNSHIP — A Niles man was injured Monday when he lost control of his snowmobile and crashed ...
Community News
Natasha Griggs crowned Miss Dowagiac 2024
DOWAGIAC — A new reign of royalty began in Dowagiac Saturday night. Natasha Griggs was crowned Miss Dowagiac ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac man gets jail time for drug possession
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man facing sentencing next month in Berrien County was sentenced Friday in Cass County ...
Education
SMC to expand housing capacity
DOWAGIAC — The Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees decided at its regular meeting on Jan. 10 to ...
Business
Young professionals group rebrands as Dowagiac Connected
DOWAGIAC — A local organization has rebranded itself to better engage and support the Dowagiac community. The Young ...
Community News
Southwest Michigan launches new, year-round Trails Challenge
ST. JOSEPH — Whether it’s a New Year resolution to get more exercise in 2024 or a passion ...
News
Dowagiac man injured in single-vehicle Wayne Township crash
WAYNE TOWNSHIP — A Dowagiac man was injured Monday in a single-vehicle Wayne Township crash, according to the ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac man gets prison time for meth, ammo possession
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man was sentenced to prison for two separate incidents occurring in Dowagiac in 2023. ...
Education
Dowagiac elementary school raises $1,000 for Hidden Acres
DOWAGIAC — A local elementary school used its fundraising efforts to give back to the community. Students at ...
Community News
Flavortown champ: Sister Lakes chef wins Food Network’s ‘Guy’s Grocery Games’
FLAVORTOWN — A Sister Lakes chef conquered “Flavortown” Wednesday night. Sister Lakes Brewing Co. Executive Chef Justin Paruskiewicz ...
Education
SMC announces fall 2023 honor rolls
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College named 44 students to the President’s List for the Fall 2023 semester. Students ...
Community News
Dowagiac city manager looks back on 2023, ahead to 2024
DOWAGIAC — With 2023 officially in the books, Dowagiac City Manager Kevin Anderson was proud of what the ...
Community News
Dowagiac Fire Department awarded grant for new equipment
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Fire Department was recently awarded a Michigan Fire Equipment Grant to purchase new turnout ...
Community News
Dowagiac schools celebrate November Students of the Month
DOWAGIAC — Six local students have been selected for recognition by teachers and faculty for their outstanding performance ...
Community News
Dowagiac police hand out $100 bills ahead of holiday
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Police and Fire Departments were able to spread holiday cheer this season. Officers spent ...
Community News
Meet the 2024 Miss Dowagiac Contestants – Contestants 4-6
DOWAGIAC — The 2024 Miss Dowagiac Scholarship Pageant will be hosted at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, at ...
Business
Nitro Zone family entertainment center opens in Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — A family entertainment center that will provide several forms of entertainment for people of all ages ...
Community News
Meet the 2024 Miss Dowagiac Contestants – Contestants 1-3
DOWAGIAC — The 2024 Miss Dowagiac Scholarship Pageant will be hosted at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, at ...
Business
Dowagiac’s Nitro Zone entertainment center to open tomorrow
DOWAGIAC — A family entertainment center that will provide several forms of entertainment for people of all ages ...
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‘It’s home’: Original pump organ returns to The Old Rugged Cross Church
POKAGON TOWNSHIP — A historic church received the Christmas gift of a lifetime Friday afternoon. Members of Pokagon ...
Education
SMC graduates 21-member nursing class
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College Dec. 13 welcomed 21 new nurses to America’s largest health care profession with ...
